Bear Creek (MN) near Rochester

Last updated: Jun 9, 2025, 6:45 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 18 - Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge.
  • 15.8 - Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 14 bridge concrete support beam.
  • 10 - Walkway under the bridge is under water.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 44.0078, -92.4457
RFC NCRFC
State MN
WFO ARX
County Olmsted
Data Provider(s)
Minnesota DNR MNDNR
Historical USGS Readings 05372930

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.13 ft on 06-10-2020
2. 11.80 ft on 06-28-2019
3. 6.39 ft on 09-05-2018
4. 6.30 ft on 04-20-2017
5. 8.07 ft on 09-22-2016

Historic Crests

1. 11.80 ft on 06-28-2019
2. 8.75 ft on 09-23-2010
3. 8.08 ft on 04-12-2001
4. 8.07 ft on 09-22-2016
5. 7.97 ft on 03-14-2007

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 1005.65 ft
moderate Flooding 1002.65 ft
minor Flooding 999.65 ft
action 995.65 ft
Latest Value 990.55 ft
Gauge Zero 985.65 ft

Gauge Photos

Photo 1 of 8

Upstream view at Bear Creek in Rochester, July 7th, 2014, Stage 4.86 ft

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
La Crosse
N2788 County Rd FA
La Crosse, WI 54601
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